Sadly Departed
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to those who have taken the time to notify us of the deaths listed below. If you are aware of other Old Fettesians, former staff or friends of Fettes who have sadly passed away and should be listed, please contact fettes.community@fettes.com or call 0131 311 6741.
A record of all Old Fettesians and former staff who have sadly passed away is available by clicking on Full List.
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![Colin J Tipple]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582897195/fettescom/ko3l9y42izfcy6wne7dc/FettesCollegeBuilding.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582897195/fettescom/ko3l9y42izfcy6wne7dc/FettesCollegeBuilding.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582897195/fettescom/ko3l9y42izfcy6wne7dc/FettesCollegeBuilding.jpg","width":800}])
(Staff 1965–1992)
Colin J Tipple passed away in May 2024, aged 81.
(Staff 1981–1996)
Hazel Thomlinson, Sister in the School Sanatorium passed away on 12th April 2024.
(Staff 1971–1995)
David R Orchard (Staff 1971–1995) (HM Ar 1975-81) (HM Ki 1981–1985) passed away in April 2023.
(Staff 1977–1981)
Lieutenant Commander John A Weight passed away in March 2024, aged 87
![John (Jack) J R Oberlander]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582892498/fettescom/f38nvudfeviglq9kst6u/GlencorseDoor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582892498/fettescom/f38nvudfeviglq9kst6u/GlencorseDoor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582892498/fettescom/f38nvudfeviglq9kst6u/GlencorseDoor.jpg","width":800}])
(GL 1942–1945)
John (Jack) J R Oberlander passed away on 5th February 2024, aged 96.
(Staff 1955–1975)
Robert (Bob) J Roberts (Staff 1955–1975) passed away on 9th January 2024, aged 92.
(GL 1944–1948)
William (Bill) M Clark passed away on 2nd January 2024, aged 93.
![James T Y Gillies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582892498/fettescom/wejcgplabipissuf4nn2/CarringtonDoor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582892498/fettescom/wejcgplabipissuf4nn2/CarringtonDoor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582892498/fettescom/wejcgplabipissuf4nn2/CarringtonDoor.jpg","width":800}])
(CA 1943–1947)
James T Y Gillies passed away on 21st December 2023, aged 94.
![William Hay]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582905211/fettescom/lkcgjbqqfw4hpvsilfhp/CollegeWestDoor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582905211/fettescom/lkcgjbqqfw4hpvsilfhp/CollegeWestDoor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582905211/fettescom/lkcgjbqqfw4hpvsilfhp/CollegeWestDoor.jpg","width":800}])
(SH 1940–1945)
William (Bill) Hay passed away at Elie on 19th December 2023, aged 97
(GL 1947–1951)
Richard H Jacques passed away on 15th December 2023.
![Jack Sharp]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582892542/fettescom/c2efvhrv9fj8jaft6gtm/KimmerghameDoor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582892542/fettescom/c2efvhrv9fj8jaft6gtm/KimmerghameDoor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582892542/fettescom/c2efvhrv9fj8jaft6gtm/KimmerghameDoor.jpg","width":800}])
(KI 1946–1950)
Jack Sharp passed away on 27th November 2023, aged 91.
(Staff 1982–1984)
Shiona Gill passed away on 8th November 2023
(CW 1945–1950)
Kenneth McLean passed away on 2nd November 2023, aged 91.
![Thomas (Tom) C McCreath]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1582905676/fettescom/mn3uoryatpqlj6cafder/CollegeEastDoor.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1582905676/fettescom/mn3uoryatpqlj6cafder/CollegeEastDoor.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1582905676/fettescom/mn3uoryatpqlj6cafder/CollegeEastDoor.jpg","width":800}])
(SH 1944–1947)
Thomas (Tom) C McCreath passed away on 31st October 2023, aged 94.
(GL 1937–1937)
George (Grainger) Weston passed away on 7th October 2023, aged 99.
(CE 1944–1949)
Theodore (Ted) Andrew passed away on 12th September 2023, aged 92.
(CA 1943–1948)
Donald S Blair passed away on 8th July 2023, aged 93
(Staff 2000–2018)
Diane M Stewart passed away in June 2023.
(CW 1955–1959)
Ian H Mackenzie passed away on 28th April 2023, aged 81.
(Gl 1948–1954)
Kenneth A MacKinnon CVO WS passed away on 23rd April 2023, aged 87.